This section will keep you up to date with news in the palliative care sector. Please note that the links below were current at the time of posting, however links may become obsolete as websites update their content.
The report released by the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner details the views and words of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families, communities and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector about their aspirations for culturally safe, accessible and responsive aged care and the barriers and challenges that need to be overcome to meet their aspirations. Key findings and recommendations are outlined.
The Commission has published a fact sheet about providers’ responsibilities when older people in their care ask for support with voluntary assisted dying.